Jamui Assembly Constituency Awaits Verdict in High-Stakes Bihar Battle
The Jamui Assembly constituency in Bihar witnessed intense political activity as counting of votes began on November 14, 2025, following the two-phase elections held across the state. This high-profile seat has drawn significant attention with sitting MLA Shreyasi Singh of BJP seeking to defend her position against formidable challengers.
Key Candidates and Political Landscape
Among the prominent candidates contesting from Jamui constituency are Shreyasi Singh representing the Bharatiya Janata Party, Anil Prasad Sah from the Jan Suraaj Party, and Mohammad Shamsad Alam fielded by the Rashtriya Janata Dal. The constituency went to polls on November 11, 2025, during the second phase of Bihar's assembly elections.
The electoral battle in Jamui reflects the larger political dynamics playing out across Bihar, where the regional alliances - the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and the NDA comprising JD(U), BJP and other partners - are locked in a fierce contest for dominance in the 243-member state assembly.
Historical Context and Previous Performance
In the previous Assembly elections, BJP's Shreyasi Singh secured victory by a substantial margin of 41,049 votes. Her closest competitor, Vijay Prakash of RJD, managed to gather 38,554 votes, establishing Jamui as a BJP stronghold in the last election cycle.
The 2025 elections saw Bihar record a voter turnout of 57.3%, marking a slight increase compared to the 2020 assembly polls. This heightened participation indicates the significance voters attached to this electoral battle.
Complete Candidate List and Electoral Process
The Jamui constituency featured multiple candidates representing diverse political affiliations and independent backgrounds. The complete list of contestants includes:
- Amrendra Alias Khokhan Singh (Independent)
- Anil Prasad Sah (Jan Suraaj Party)
- Mahavir Yadav (BSP)
- Md. Samir (Independent)
- Mohammad Shamsad Alam (RJD)
- Om Prakash Yadav (Independent)
- Pramod Mishra (Samaj Satta Dal)
- Ramashish Yadav (AAP)
- Rupesh Singh (Independent)
- Santosh Kumar Yadav (Independent)
- Shreyasi Singh (BJP)
- Sushant Kumar Singh (Independent)
Elections for all 243 Bihar Vidhan Sabha seats were conducted in two phases on November 6, 2025, and November 11, 2025, with counting scheduled for November 14, 2025. Both major political alliances expressed confidence about securing a clear victory before the counting process began.
Broader Implications for Bihar Politics
The outcome in Jamui will serve as a crucial indicator of the political mood in Bihar, potentially influencing the formation of the next state government. As one of the closely watched constituencies, Jamui's results will reveal whether the incumbent BJP can maintain its grip or if opposition forces have managed to make significant inroads.
Political analysts are particularly interested in whether Shreyasi Singh can replicate her previous impressive performance or if the consolidated opposition vote will create an upset in this high-stakes electoral battle.
